ACADEMIC TEACHER - JOB DESCRIPTIONREPORTS TO:Director of AcademicsREQUIRED CREDENTIALS:MA DESE LicensurePERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:I.Instructional Planning•Advance student learning through the use of clearly stated objectives, varied instructional strategies, sequential lessons, and relevant measurable outcomes.•Ensure that accommodations for students with IEP’s and 504’s enable students to meet high expectations.•Integrate technology regularly in daily/weekly lesson plans.II.Instructional Practice•Communicate high standards and expectations.•Design lessons with clear, measurable goals aligned with state standards and unit outcomes (CTE/ MA Curriculum Frameworks).•Communicate clearly in writing and speaking.•Provide opportunities for student centered learning.•Assess and build upon students’ prior knowledge.•Employ a balanced approach to teaching skills and concepts.•Employ a variety of teaching strategies.•Use questioning strategies to stimulate thinking.•Assign appropriate homework.•Provide students with frequent feedback.•Revise instruction based on assessments.•Integrate technology regularly.•Use classroom and school-wide data to enhance instruction and lesson/unit planning.III.Assessment•Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and performance.•Employ a variety of assessment strategies.•Ensure that assessments are standards-based.•Develop and utilize rubrics for projects and assessments.IV.Classroom Management•Communicate clear behavioral expectations.•Maintain classroom routines and procedures without significant loss of instructional time.•Adhere to Classroom Management Plan.•Support and adhere to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the school.•Attend to safety requirements.•Take disciplinary action appropriate to the behavioral infraction.V.Professional Responsibilities•Abide by District policies and regulations applicable to teacher conduct and school operation.•Demonstrate strong employability skills.•Address areas for professional development as outlined in the Individual Professional Development Plan.•Participate in grade-level, department and school-wide meetings as requested by the Director of Academics.•Communicate with parents as the needs and performance of students warrant.•Participate in the design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.•Participate in school-wide co-curricular events/activities.COMPENSATION:As per the Agreement between the School Committee and the Federation